Cap’n Larry Jarboe: The Boat That Does It All

Quite a few years ago, back in the mid-1970’s, I was fortunate to work as a mate then captain of a large passenger carrying boat that took people snorkeling on the shallow coral reefs of John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo, Florida. I promoted our business with the phrase “If you can swim, you … Continue reading “Cap’n Larry Jarboe: The Boat That Does It All”

S4 Portable Boat vs Amphibious Boat

Why compare a portable boat with amphibious boats? The title “S4 Portable Boat vs Amphibious Boat” may be confusing to some readers, since Portable Boats and Amphibious Boats are two very different categories in the market for fishing boats, and it wouldn’t have occurred to us to write an article comparing them if not for … Continue reading “S4 Portable Boat vs Amphibious Boat”

S4 Microskiff Powered by a 9.8 Tohatsu Outboard

 Against our own recommendation… 🙂 Warning! The S4 Microskiff is designed and rated for an outboard motor up to 6 HP. Overpowering it may be illegal in some states that forbid driving overpowered boats. A 6 HP outboard motor fits the S4 perfectly, works perfectly with it, and driving the S4 with it is … Continue reading “S4 Microskiff Powered by a 9.8 Tohatsu Outboard”

Ultralight flatbed trailer for extreme portability of S4 Microskiff

By Captain Larry Jarboe Wavewalk Adventures, Key Largo, Florida This setup uses an inexpensive, very lightweight flatbed trailer, and an inexpensive electric bike. The idea is to be able to launch an S4 microksiff or a W720 kayak-skiff from anywhere on the island, without having to drive a car there. Works really well on the … Continue reading “Ultralight flatbed trailer for extreme portability of S4 Microskiff”